Melissa C. Pet Care Provider in East Elmhurst, NY 11370

I grew up with a large home and a big backyard...the perfect place for animals. Since as long as I can remember I've had animals surrounding me - whether it was my family pets or pets I got on my own...gerbils, a rabbit, a parakeet, fish, a frog, water snake, newts, I was always saving all my babysitting money to sustain the needs of my little family. The household animals were 3 cats and one dog. When I was born our dog Rusty was older, and I was very sad at first when he passed away and didn't want to accept a new dog, but I came to love our Newfoundland dog, Ashley. As an adult I've had a cat, Cassius. My brother has a Pomeranian, Zimba. I am usually the one house-sitting his dog when he goes away. I am the first person my friends call when they are traveling to take care of their animals. I care deeply about the well-being of animals and I know they can sense that. I am very patient and playful with them. I know how to be stern (say for a new puppy still learning) but in a gentle way. I've not met an animal I don't feel comfortable around, except maybe when I was on a hike in the rain forest and I bumped into a wild aunt eater :) Seriously though I love spending time with animals. They are so smart and intuitive. I have taken care of small, medium sized and large dogs. I am experienced feeding, walking, playing and giving medications if needed. I don't mind brushing them and trimming cats nails is not a problem. I look forward to meeting your animal!